Lost foam handling system

ABSTRACT

A lost foam casting system utilizes an interconnected train of open frame gondolas (19) supported on a set of elevated parallel horizontal rails (11) forming a closed loop which passes through a loading and compaction station (12), a metal pouring station (13) and mould unloading station (14). Drive means (21) are provided to move the train intermittently so that the gondolas (19), which removably carry mould holding flasks (22), are accurately sequentially positioned in each of said stations.



